Only eight tourists go on safari this morning Gundlupet: The safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve, which was stopped two months back following COVID-19 pandemic, resumed this morning with only eight tourists going on the safari in two trips. Before the safari began, all safari vehicles were disinfected and only four tourists were taken in the…
Poacher arrested at Anechowkur Forest
June 30, 2021Hunsur: A poacher, who had entered Anechowkur Forest Range in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve of Hunsur Wildlife Division to hunt wild animals has been arrested by the Forest Department officials. The arrested is 52-year-old Narayana Nayak of Chouthi village in Periyapatna taluk. He, along with three others, had entered into the forest illegally on Sunday night…
ISD Cop dies of heart attack
June 30, 2021He was part of the team investigating into usage of satellite phone in forest fringes Hanur: A Police Constable attached to Internal Security Division (ISD), collapsed and died of a heart attack, while on duty, near Shagya village at Cauvery Wildlife Range on Tuesday. The deceased Constable is Babu (38), a resident of Maleyur in…
Real heroes: Brain-dead Mandya farmer’s vital organs donated
June 30, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: There are very few selfless people whose will to help others never ends even when they themselves are in pain. One such example has been set by the family of a farmer in Mandya who was declared brain dead. The family did not think twice before donating his heart, lungs, kidneys, liver and other…
WHO’s report cautions against overestimating benefits of Artificial Intelligence for health
June 30, 2021Geneva: The World Health Organisation (WHO), in a report released on Monday, has cautioned against unregulated use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in health system. “Like all new technology, Artificial Intelligence holds enormous potential for improving the health of millions of people around the world, but like all technology it can also be misused and cause…
One Nation, One Ration card must by July 31: SC
June 30, 2021New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday directed States and Union Territories to implement the ‘one nation, one ration card’ scheme by July 31, while asking the Centre to provide dry ration for free distribution among migrant workers till the pandemic continues. Maintaining that right to food was included in right to life under Article…
PM reiterates commitment to provide free vaccines to all
June 30, 2021New Delhi: Congratulating all those participating in the country’s Covid vaccination drive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his commitment to provide free vaccines to all. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, ‘India’s vaccination drive keeps gaining momentum! Congrats to all those who are driving this effort. Our commitment remains vaccines for all,…
Bags prestigious ISEES Young Scientist Award
June 30, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: Dr. K.S. Nithin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Coordinator, Centre for Research and Development (CRD), the National Institute of Engineering (NIE), Mysuru, has been awarded the prestigious ISEES Young Scientist Award – 2021. The award is given away every year by the International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability – India,…
Webinar on ‘Diabetes, Oral Care’
June 30, 2021Mysore/Mysuru: A webinar series was organised by Special Interest Group (SIG) – Diabetes and Oral Care, along with Patrons of JSS Dental College & Hospital (JSSDCH), JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER) from June 26 to 29. The team was introduced by Dr. Ravindra Shivamurthy, Principal, JSSDCH. The theme of ‘Killing the…
7 IAS officers transferred
June 30, 2021Bengaluru: In a minor reshuffle of the State bureaucracy, the State Government on Tuesday transferred 7 IAS officers, including Bengaluru’s BMTC MD C. Shikha, who had earlier served as Mysuru Deputy Commissioner. As per the transfer orders, Dr. M.N. Ajay Nagabhushan has been posted as Secretary, Urban Development Department (Urban Development and Municipalities), while Shikha…
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